CRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner - Pediatric Respiratory - Days

Children's Hospital • Mobile, AL

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About The Position

The Children's Hospital - Oklahoma City, OK OU Health's Respiratory Care department is an AARC Quality Care recognized department, and we are proud to maintain a strong focus on quality, safety and patient satisfaction so we can meet the many unique needs of our patients. We use a team approach to treat and provide a range of pulmonary interventions and therapies for women and children. Under general supervision, will provide services for the Respiratory Therapy Department in a timely and efficient manner for all appropriate age levels and in all areas that are served by the department.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (or higher) from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• 0-3 years of experience.
• Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Eligible to sit for the certifying exam administered by the National Board of Respiratory Care; must receive this certification (CRTT) within six (6) months of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association) required if working in the Pediatric ICU.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association) required if working in the Pediatric ICU.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program required if working in the Neonatal ICU.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment.
• Knowledge of patient care as it relates to the pulmonary and cardiac system, age of the patient and the ability to interpret the appropriate information to identify patient's needs.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff.
• Some computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
• Records treatment information and patient's treatment response in their computerized medical record.
• Act as a resource person to medical staff.
• Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and monitoring of patients.
• Provide age appropriate care to patients.
• Ensure that respiratory equipment is cleaned and maintained.
• Maintain necessary respiratory therapy records.
• Will be part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401(k)
• medical and dental plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree